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With just days left before Friday’s initial filing deadline for the November election, competitive races are shaping up throughout Marin — including a potential nine-way scramble for Mill Valley City Council. Four trustee posts on ...

THE COUNTY Domestic Peace group needs van The Center for Domestic Peace, home of Marin Abused Women’s Services, is seeking a donation of a six- to eight-person van, to assist with transportation needs of families.

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Education

Cassie Beyer, 16, has always been a natural when it comes to real estate, with a grasp of the importance of location and an eye for craftsmanship. This summer, she was able to work with a real estate agent at a brokerage thanks to the Marin County Office of Education’s School to Career Partnership. Beyer is one of about 150 students doing internships this year with more than 50 employers through the program, which matches Marin students with employers. The students get a...

Announcements

THE COUNTY MarinLink University classes scheduled MarinLink will host MarinLink University classes from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays starting Aug. 6. The program gives an overview of nonprofit governance, strategies and tactics for individuals starting new nonprofit projects or looking to hone their skills. Classes will be held at the community meeting room at Northgate mall. The class is $295 for MarinLink projects or $395 for the general public.

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Crime

A San Leandro couple was arrested in Fairfax after a traffic stop revealed a stash of money allegedly stolen at a San Rafael laundry business. Michael John Robertson, 44, was booked into Marin County Jail on suspicion of burglary, resisting arrest and other counts. Sheila Sue Barlow, 44, was booked suspicion of burglary. The incident occurred at about 5 p.m. Wednesday on Broadway, where sheriff’s Lt. Doug Pittman saw the driver of a Ford Mustang make an illegal U-turn in...

Announcements

THE COUNTY Medication waste bin available at police depts. The Central Marin Police Authority has obtained a pharmaceutical waste receptacle for the front lobby of the Larkspur police station and the downstairs front lobby at San Anselmo Town Hall. Residents can drop off old drugs for safe disposal from 8:30 a.m.- noon and 1-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday in San Anselmo and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily in Larkspur. Residents should place the drugs in clear...

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Announcements

MILL VALLEY Litter removal day scheduled July 22 Clean Mill Valley will host a litter removal day on July 22. Participants will pick up trash on Camino Alto from Miller to East Blithedale avenues. Meet at 9 a.m. in front of Starbucks adjacent to Safeway. Bring gloves. Organizers will provide safety vests, bags and pickers for new volunteers. To learn more, visit cleanmillvalley.org or call Joan Murray at...

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Announcements

THE COUNTY Business group plans networking function The Marin County Council of Chambers is planning a networking event on July 30 in San Rafael. Organizers say the event will include hundreds of businesses and community organizations. The Marin County Council of Chambers includes the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Marin and the chambers of Corte Madera, Novato, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Sausalito and Tiburon. The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30...

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Announcements

THE COUNTY TV show features Performing Stars The “Public Advocate” TV discussion show will feature Performing Stars on the July program. Host/Producer Shirley Graves will talk with Felecia Gaston, founder and executive director, about the group’s 25-year history of helping underserved children with enrichment opportunities. High school student ChauntiAna Thomas, who has received musical training through a...

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Announcements

FAIRFAX Hearing to continue on plan for restaurant The Fairfax Planning Commission’s next meeting will include continued discussions of a restaurant proposal at 2001 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. The applicants are seeking a permit for outdoor seating and exterior changes at the site, the former gas station near School Street and Bank Street. The proprietors want 43 outdoor seats in addition to the 53 inside, and they want to reduce the number of onsite...

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Politics

Four trustee posts on the Marin Community College board and 19 seats on the councils of eight Marin municipalities will be among the more than 130 elected seats up for grabs in the Nov. 3 election. The filing period for the November election opens Monday and closes on Aug. 7 — except in jurisdictions where at least one incumbent chooses not to file for reelection. In that case, the filing period will be extended until Aug. 12. No race figures to be livelier than the one...